University of California (Irvine)/Children's Hospital of Orange County Program
About This Program
Our program combines the strengths of a major academic medical center with a high-volume, nationally recognized children's hospital in one of the most diverse regions of the country. Fellows benefit from comprehensive clinical training, ABP tailored lecture-based curriculum, extensive research opportunities, individualized mentorship, and exposure to innovative models of care that prepare graduates for successful careers in academic medicine, clinical practice, education, and leadership.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Himala Kashmiri, DO
Children's Hosp Orange County
Primary Program Contact
Debbie Liebold, MD
Children's Hosp Orange County
Locations
Children's Hosp Orange County
Pediatric Endocrinology Pgm
1201 W La Veta Ave
Orange, CA 92868
200 E Manchester St
Orange, CA 92868
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Aug 1, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.